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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 687.29 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 687.29 and 342.63 is: 513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 687.29 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/687.29 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 687.29 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 235,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,484.46/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.30

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